Hierarch
Abraham of Charres
Saint Abraham, Bishop of Charres, Mesopotamia
New Calendar February 14 Old Calendar February 27
Why they are a saint
Abraham of Charres served as Bishop of Charres. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see. The New Calendar feast is February 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Abraham of Charres as a patron when they bear the name Abraham at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 14. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Abraham of Charres, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.